Same problem here. I can't do the DBR chat because most people are ahead of me by 20-45 seconds (or more... Moonpie appears to be watching from the future!) and give the game away before it happens on my TV. I chime in during timeouts and halftime.
Dykes is ok. At least he focuses on the game. But his manner is so friggin serious. Like this isn’t any fun at all and the fate of the world depends on every play. Lighten up Francis !
mute button came up big as usual, though I may have to listen to the sound to savor Izzo berating the scorer's table and the clock dude....RyeI haven’t been thrilled with this Brando/Jackson combo. It’s partly that they seem very pro-MSU. I can forgive that, somewhat, since it’s natural to be in favor of the home team, but they also just aren’t very good at conveying what’s happening in the game. Who was the foul on? What’s the call? Never mind. My story is way more impirtant.
I also thought McElroy was one of the better color guys we’ve had all season for football. He focused on plays and often clearly pointed out why things did or didn’t happen. Example: on Mensah’s INT.
I enjoy this tandem more than Fowler & Kirk H. The New England/ Alabama contrast works well.
I really enjoyed listening to the "coach" (don't remember who it was -- a former Wake Forest coach(?)) on last night's commentary reviewing and stating what he thought the play call should be and what factors go into making the right call at the right time. I liked that much more than the usual idle chatter. Dabo didn't add much, however, IMO.
Agree. I’ve always liked him and found him to be extremely professional. And the pairing with McElroy, a very knowledgeable and matter of fact color guy, definitely works in my view.
I thought both announcers were excellent. Sean McDonough is a pro and not totally anti-Duke (had a nice thing to say about our campus!). And the color guy, McElroy, was very good too and not overly biased for either team. Very helpful analysis of what was going on the field too.